Social Networking As the New Family Reunion

I must admit when I first started using social networking websites, I really only wanted to see how I could possibly improve my relationship outlook. I was either looking for someone who was single, announcing that I was single or pleasantly surprised by who in my immediate community was suddenly single. And my interest in social networking sites remained that way until an old school friend looked me up on what was at that time the it place to be on the internet, Friendster. When Friendster no longer had the shiny new mouse appeal for the masses, Facebook was launched and poor Friendster became a mere figment of our short term memories.

When I signed up on Facebook, I threw caution to the wind and really started to investigate and utilize all the features of the website and to use the numerous avenues available to not only seek out childhood friends, but family I hadn't spoken to or seen in awhile.

Then it happened, I realized it wasn't a cool thing to do when I was board on the train ride home, I was actually growing closer to my family with the information that was being shared. It was also saving me money, because not only was I able to chat with my relatives in Panama for a fraction of the cost in comparison to placing an international call, but I could instantly share photos of what was going on in my life and they could do the same.

In addition, I discovered so many other relatives I didn't even know I had and found out more about my family through the status updates that I had ever known about them prior. Then one day my cousin inquired about photos of his mom. She had long since passed away when he was still in junior high school and it hadn't dawned on me that he didn't have photos of her in his possession. I began the search through what photos I had and I ended up posting a photo of my aunt when she was still in high school which my mom provided to me. The response I received from my cousin was one of emotional resolve. He said seeing that photo of his mom had simply made his year.

Another of my cousins who is in the military was able to notify us all quickly of his pending deployment to Afghanistan and we were able to send our well wishes and prayers as quickly as the initial notification was sent to us.

In reality, I have never had so many conversations, discussions and mere check-ins with my family until these social networking sites came into existence. For that I am grateful for the unique advancements in technology. Sometimes these sites tend to get a bad rap because there have been some tragic occurrences when a few individuals have decided to utilize these sites for their own illicit agendas.

As for me, I say thanks, it's strengthened the lines of communication and made it possible to share the little things.


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